Global Court Procedures Specialist

goodwinprocter; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Procter LLP in Boston seeks a proactive Litigation Operations Specialist to support court and PTAB filings, deadlines, and procedural guidance across federal/state courts and IP matters.

You will prepare filings, manage deadlines, and assist with PTAB IPR matters, mentoring junior staff and creating internal guides. A bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years in a large law firm or equivalent are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in a major law firm, clerk’s office, agency, or similar legal environment.
• Experience with federal and state court filings required.
• Experience with PTAB proceedings, particularly IPR matters, and familiarity with USPTO P-TACTS strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide procedural guidance to case teams on court rules, filing requirements, and deadline calculations across federal, state, appellate, and PTAB matters.
• Prepare, review, coordinate, and execute court filings in federal and state courts, including electronic filing.
• Manage deadlines and workflow, prioritizing assignments in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Develop and maintain proficiency in PTAB rules and timelines, particularly for IPR proceedings and IP litigation support.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal guides and checklists to ensure consistency and quality.

Skills

Procedural guidance

Court filings

Deadline management

IP litigation support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Goodwin Procter LLP in Boston seeks a proactive Litigation Operations Specialist to support court and PTAB filings, deadlines, and procedural guidance across federal/state courts and IP matters.

You will prepare filings, manage deadlines, and assist with PTAB IPR matters, mentoring junior staff and creating internal guides. A bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years in a large law firm or equivalent are required.